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dirtydog · 10-07-2005, 06:13 PM

Now there is nothing more peaceful than a day at the river bank with your fishing rod in hand, well apart from being in a nice aircon room down soi yodsak with a couple of gals and a copious amount of booze.

In the Uk I used to do a bit of the old fishing but never really excelled at it, but here they got these fishing ponds for the old catfish, the only trouble with that is you have to buy what you catch and then eat it, I used to give all the ones I caught to a beggar that used to hang round the bus stop in south Pattaya, those ponds they used to rent you a bamboo pole with some fishing line tied to the end and a cork as a float, half kilo fish using 20 kilo line, not really sporting.

Anyway now they got some proper fishing places where they don't let you eat your catch, you get to use a proper rod and reel, and they got some monsters in there, here's a picture from uncle sams fishing park, the guy that caught it didn't even bother weighing it as he said it was too small, fok i've never caught a fish that big.

But now I just goto eat and drink at the fishing parks and let me son dream of the day he catches some monster fish.

dirtydog · 11-07-2005, 02:04 AM

heres a nice link for fishing in thailand

process · 11-07-2005, 04:25 AM

dirtydog · 11-07-2005, 03:59 PM

I really don't think I would want to catch one that big. I mean how do you kill a fish of that size? you would have to beat it to death.

Triton · 11-07-2005, 04:35 PM

Heres a few sea fish caught in Trat province

blind rat · 13-07-2005, 09:34 PM

Now this is fishing when it is hot and you need to cool off at the same time.I use a rod and real with bait and the Thais look at me as the crazy farang.The family take little fish out of the paddy with their hands.I would like to attach a photo but am unable to do so.Any ideas as to why?

dirtydog · 13-07-2005, 09:40 PM

you need to upload the pic somewhere, maybe click on album at the top, then my personal album etc etc etc or just upload to www.photobucket.com

Captain Sensible · 13-07-2005, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by blind rat

Now this is fishing when it is hot and you need to cool off at the same time.I use a rod and real with bait and the Thais look at me as the crazy farang.The family take little fish out of the paddy with their hands.I would like to attach a photo but am unable to do so.Any ideas as to why?

Have a lookee look here Blind Rat
HTH

dirtydog · 22-07-2005, 03:47 PM

These ppl arrange fishing holidays

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Giant Catfish Fishing. Normally, you don't really associate the land of giants to any Asian countries. You, typically, associate that to Africa in case of animals (like the elephant, hippopotamus and rhinoceros) or America in case of animals (like the grizzly bear and the moose). Actually, the land of Asian giants here are not land bound. They are lake bound. They are found in Thailand; part of the Southeast Asia peninsula. Here, in Bung Sam Lan Lake are where the giants are found. Bung Sam Lan is one of the most extraordinary fisheries in the world. It is a lake of about twenty acres, which was converted seventeen years ago from a swamp. It is stocked with a huge variety of native Thai and imported fish: Giant Mekong Catfish from 15 kg to 100 kg +, Striped Catfish from 5 kg to 15 kg, Chaophraya Giant Catfish from 2 kg to 30 kg +, Giant Siamese Carp from 20 kg to 100 kg +, Amazonian Arapaima from 110 kg to 200 kg +, Pacu from 2kg to 9 kg, Giant Snakehead from 4 kg to 15 kg, Rohu from 2kg to 10 kg, Small Scale Mud Carp 1kg to 10 kg, Hoeven's Slender Carp (1 kg to 8 kg), and many more Thai species. The Mekong Giant Catfish are originally a species found living only in the Mekong River. Hence, that's where the name came from. These fish have become know as the real giants of the catfish world. Pound for pound these fish, embarrasses other catfish species into submission.

look at this bugger.

dirtydog · 22-07-2005, 03:52 PM

Bung Sam Lan lake seems the place to go for the biggies.

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If you love to catch fish and would love to catch some of the largest and most powerful fish in the world then we can set you up with fishing so good that you will think that you are dreaming. In fact its better than a dream it happens in real time and it will happen.

This fishing is in Thailand which is an extremely friendly and safe country to visit with terrific inexpensive shopping, wonderful cheap food and exotic nightlife for anyone who wants it. The destination is perfect for anyone wanting to combine the excitement and glamour of a capital city with relaxation on a lovely beach. If your partner does not want to go fishing with you to operate the camera or video then what better place than Bangkok with so much to do including sight seeing of the Temples, visiting the magnificent Grand Palace, shopping, river cruises etc.

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We have teamed up with the infamous Jean-Francois Helias who is probably Asia`s best known and respected fishing guide who runs a highly professional fishing operation based in Bangkok. In fact his guiding operation is the best we have ever used anywhere in the world. Fish with the acknowledged EXPERTS for the Giant Mekong Catfish or giant Siamese Carp and other huge fish.

For anyone wanting to catch huge fish but who has limited time to spare perhaps because they are on a family holiday or they are only in Bangkok for a day or two then we can get Jean –Francois to take you to Bung Sam Lan fishing lake which is only about a 30 minute drive from downtown. It is virtually unfindable on your own but is probably the best fishing lake in the entire country. It is AWESOME and we GUARANTEE that you will hook many big fish here.

here's a 47 kilo carp....

Their link

dirtydog · 22-07-2005, 03:59 PM

Fancy a spot of sea fishing

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You don't need to be an expert angler to enjoy some of the best sport fishing to be found anywhere in the world. Some of our previous clients have never been fishing before and have caught Sailfish, Marlin, Yellow Fin Tuna, Wahoo, Shark and Jackfish. All Sailfish, Marlin and Shark are released back into the waters after catching.

All our fishing trip are private on a large, very clean and well kept boat with experienced captain and deck hands. There is plenty of room to sunbath on the upper deck or relax in the large 2 story cabin. She is equipped with the latest electronic equipment including GPS and radios along with rafts, lifevest and other safety gear.

All fishing equipment, live bait and lures are provided and the deckhands will take care of attaching the lures and baiting the hooks for you. You will be given a safety breifing then shown on a map the areas that we will be fishing and the type of fish that is likely to be caught in each area.

We will troll using different type lures both large and small with up to 12 poles before lunch anchoring at a beautiful island with crystal clear water near a sugar white sandy beach. Snorkeling equipment will be provide to explore the reefs filled with colorful coral and fish. Lunch will be excellent food and fruit served family style. Since all out tour are private you can take as long as you like enjoying the bay swimming before trolling again in the afternoon.

dirtydog · 22-07-2005, 04:03 PM

Loads about fishing here

dirtydog · 22-07-2005, 04:06 PM

Fly fishing in Thaialand

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The Latest Tropical Fishing Challenge

Here in Thailand the Pla Shado or Giant snakehead fish has a legendary strength .
We are speaking about one of nature’s mistake, a fish that should not be found in freshwater,
in fact his nickname in Thai is: “chalam nam tcheud” meaning: ”freshwater shark”.
What about his lifestyle?
Breaks rods, stretches hooks, cuts 40lbs braided wires and finally tries to bite you when practicing catch and release you take the hook off his mouth.
Powerful caudal and dorsal fins allow a mouth fully equipped to slash his preys on the strike.

The Giant snakehead attack is breath taking. When caught, he will dive deeply and rush to the nearest weedy spot then you will need all your skills to boat him.
Those qualities makes him the sport fish most search after in South east Asia.

Fly fishing for Giant Snakehead is not an easy game. Caught only by few fly fishers from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
the fish own the reputation of almost impossible to catch on the fly.
Why?
Because, sight casting is difficult as the fish like to ambush in deep water among weeds waiting for fish to pass at his level or other preys on the surface of water.
Streamers and others baitfish patterns are difficult to bring into play considering the dense vegetation.
Therefore the use of poppers looks appropriate but the Giant Snakehead is very smart and most of the time he will follow the popper for few feet without striking it.

We know that the fish have strong sense of smell and are often caught with chicken intestine or baby mice.
Most of our catches happened on early morning and late afternoon when the weather was cooler and in low light conditions.
During spawning Giant snakeheads form couples to guard the nest then fingerlings. At this time of the year, for the period of the monsoon
(June to August), Giant Snakeheads are very aggressive and provide a great opportunity for fly fishermen to encounter the stunning predator.

dirtydog · 22-07-2005, 04:11 PM

And of course there is always the Pattaya sports club fishing.

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ANYONE CAN JOIN THE FUN OF FISHING:

PSC MONTHLY DEEP SEA FISHING TOURNAMENT

Organized by the fishing Club of Pattaya Sports usually on Sundays. Excellent fishing this year. Each team pays a 600 baht entry to the Club (paid 24 hrs before the start). Must enter boat name, or boat captain & fishermen on board. Each team hires there own boat with no limit on persons or tackle on board. Start from 4:00am.WEIGH IN FOR TROPHIES AT THE MUNICIPAL PIER SOUTH PATTAYA. Hiring a boat can be arranged by the club and there are no shortages of off-shore boats and guides available here. Weigh in starts at 5:30pm & closes 6pm. The Pattaya Sports Fishing Club will award individual trophies for the biggest fish caught, by weight & the 2nd biggest fish by weight. Also a team trophy for the most fish over 1kg, by weight. Excluding the 1st & 2nd place fish only one trophy is awarded per individual. Sharks, rays, skates etc only qualify for 50% of total weight.

TO REGISTER FOR THESE TOURNAMENTS PLEASE CONTACT : CARL ENGEL , PATTAYA SPORTS CLUB FISHING CHAIRMAN TEL. 410-228, FAX 426-121 OR e-mail pescoth[at]loxinfo.co.th

Here

mrsquirrel · 25-07-2005, 02:51 PM

I used to love to go fishing in the UK get up at 4am to be at the park by 5am with at least twenty ready rolled joints - be finished smoking them and rolling fresh ones by 10- 12 am - smoke all day until it got dark then try and find your way back home

My mate has a fishing park over here in Chacheongsao - we fish and another one of the lads cooks it all 0 last time he cooked enough to cover six sheets of the BKK post on the floor - thats a lot

hillbilly · 27-08-2005, 01:49 PM

Dis is how Thais sometimes fish...

10-07-2005, 06:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
dirtydog The Dog Last Online: Today 05:02 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Jomtien Posts: 44,854	Fishing in Thailand Now there is nothing more peaceful than a day at the river bank with your fishing rod in hand, well apart from being in a nice aircon room down soi yodsak with a couple of gals and a copious amount of booze. In the Uk I used to do a bit of the old fishing but never really excelled at it, but here they got these fishing ponds for the old catfish, the only trouble with that is you have to buy what you catch and then eat it, I used to give all the ones I caught to a beggar that used to hang round the bus stop in south Pattaya, those ponds they used to rent you a bamboo pole with some fishing line tied to the end and a cork as a float, half kilo fish using 20 kilo line, not really sporting. Anyway now they got some proper fishing places where they don't let you eat your catch, you get to use a proper rod and reel, and they got some monsters in there, here's a picture from uncle sams fishing park, the guy that caught it didn't even bother weighing it as he said it was too small, fok i've never caught a fish that big. But now I just goto eat and drink at the fishing parks and let me son dream of the day he catches some monster fish. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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blind rat Bangkok Last Online: 25-04-2006 10:53 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Issan Posts: 1	fishing Issan style Now this is fishing when it is hot and you need to cool off at the same time.I use a rod and real with bait and the Thais look at me as the crazy farang.The family take little fish out of the paddy with their hands.I would like to attach a photo but am unable to do so.Any ideas as to why?

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mrsquirrel Jarvis fellates goats 4 $ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a rather cold and dark place Posts: 12,433	I used to love to go fishing in the UK get up at 4am to be at the park by 5am with at least twenty ready rolled joints - be finished smoking them and rolling fresh ones by 10- 12 am - smoke all day until it got dark then try and find your way back home My mate has a fishing park over here in Chacheongsao - we fish and another one of the lads cooks it all 0 last time he cooked enough to cover six sheets of the BKK post on the floor - thats a lot __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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dirtydog The Dog Last Online: Today 05:02 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Jomtien Posts: 44,854	heres a nice link for fishing in thailand

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dirtydog The Dog Last Online: Today 05:02 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Jomtien Posts: 44,854	I really don't think I would want to catch one that big. I mean how do you kill a fish of that size? you would have to beat it to death.

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Triton Big Buddha Beach Last Online: 23-09-2006 10:55 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Nonthaburi / Banglampoo Posts: 65	Heres a few sea fish caught in Trat province

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dirtydog The Dog Last Online: Today 05:02 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Jomtien Posts: 44,854	you need to upload the pic somewhere, maybe click on album at the top, then my personal album etc etc etc or just upload to www.photobucket.com

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dirtydog The Dog Last Online: Today 05:02 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Jomtien Posts: 44,854	Loads about fishing here

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